Anyone still using Ubuntu 25.10 will need to update within the next three days if they wish to continue receiving security updates, as Canonical will end support for this interim release on July 9th.
Upgrading from Ubuntu 25.10 to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is incredibly easy and quick. Simply open your update manager and you should see the option to upgrade to the latest version. Once you launch it, the update will download and apply. It might be a good idea to back up your data and take a few hours to upgrade, but overall, it’s a solid process and given today’s download speeds, it probably won’t take you even an hour of your time.
Ubuntu 25.10 “Questing Quokka” released in October 2025 and like other interim releases, it had nine months of support. Most users opt for the Long-Term Support versions, which have five years of support. The main advantage of interim releases is that you can try out new features more quickly and there may be newer third-party software packages available in the repositories.
For those using Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and wondering when 26.04 LTS will be available as an upgrade, Canonical plans to open the upgrade path after the arrival of Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS in August, so be patient.
Although the press releases will range from very select to rare, I said I'd pass...because sometimes the editors hide.
